Christmas Jumper woes
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LiveLoveProgress
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Hi - I've lost 65lbs this year (almost 50lbs thanks to myfitnesspal) and I think it must've just gotten noticeable despite hiding under my huge work fleece...
I'm expected to wear a Christmas jumper this week to work, a few people have mentioned that I've gotten a bit thin/lost too much ect ( I'm still at a 24 bmi... ) apparently because I only counted calories and continued to eat crisps and chocolate ect I must've starved myself...
Do I wear my old xl Christmas jumper which is now rather roomy and continue to try and hide it from my colleagues or do I wear my daughter's smaller sized one and deal with the comments, knowing that there will be some unkind remarks on my appearance
I'm expected to wear a Christmas jumper this week to work, a few people have mentioned that I've gotten a bit thin/lost too much ect ( I'm still at a 24 bmi... ) apparently because I only counted calories and continued to eat crisps and chocolate ect I must've starved myself...
Do I wear my old xl Christmas jumper which is now rather roomy and continue to try and hide it from my colleagues or do I wear my daughter's smaller sized one and deal with the comments, knowing that there will be some unkind remarks on my appearance
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Wear the smaller one and tell your coworkers to stop talking about your body. It's unprofessional.20
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LiveLoveProgress wrote: »Hi - I've lost 65lbs this year (almost 50lbs thanks to myfitnesspal) and I think it must've just gotten noticeable despite hiding under my huge work fleece...
I'm expected to wear a Christmas jumper this week to work, a few people have mentioned that I've gotten a bit thin/lost too much ect ( I'm still at a 24 bmi... ) apparently because I only counted calories and continued to eat crisps and chocolate ect I must've starved myself...
Do I wear my old xl Christmas jumper which is now rather roomy and continue to try and hide it from my colleagues or do I wear my daughter's smaller sized one and deal with the comments, knowing that there will be some unkind remarks on my appearance
wear the smaller one and if someone comments on your weight loss reply with 'and would you now like me to comment on your body?'20 -
LiveLoveProgress wrote: »Hi - I've lost 65lbs this year (almost 50lbs thanks to myfitnesspal) and I think it must've just gotten noticeable despite hiding under my huge work fleece...
I'm expected to wear a Christmas jumper this week to work, a few people have mentioned that I've gotten a bit thin/lost too much ect ( I'm still at a 24 bmi... ) apparently because I only counted calories and continued to eat crisps and chocolate ect I must've starved myself...
Do I wear my old xl Christmas jumper which is now rather roomy and continue to try and hide it from my colleagues or do I wear my daughter's smaller sized one and deal with the comments, knowing that there will be some unkind remarks on my appearance
am I the only one that thinks it is weird you have to wear a christmas jumper to work this week? out of curiosity, what kind of work do you do? I can't imagine being told I have to wear a christmas jumper to work! wouldn't happen!
(and yes, as everyone else said - wear the smaller one and screw what everyone thinks/says)9 -
This works:
(Yes, wear the smaller jumper. Wear it well.)
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Wear the smaller one and ignore the comments, they're only jealous. Be proud of your weight loss achievement4
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Yes wear it proudly!2
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Is there a reason you seem uncomfortable with your weight loss? You should be proud of yourself and screw anyone who tries to take that from you.11
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Thanks guys for putting my mindset into perspective! I should wear it, and do so with pride!
I totally love the suggestions about repeating to HR and commenting on there bodies instead - if only I had the confidence, maybe one day when I hit goal.5 -
I usually go with "I'm sorry you feel that way" when people are being weird and slightly inappropriate. It usually shuts them up and is less confrontational...no point burning bridges at work.9
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I don’t know the dynamic of your workplace, but mine is kind of sarcastic and jokey so when I get comments about me starving myself I either go back at them with sarcasm “only air and lettuce, baby” or if I really want to shut that *kitten* down “I’m actually really proud of what I’ve been working for” and literally no one knows how to handle someone having pride in their body so they back off.10
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Jumper must be English for American Sweater? You could go and buy a purposefully hideous one that fits your current size. And if someone says something to you about being smaller say "It's really creepy/inappropriate that you're keeping track of how I look." and then walk away.4
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You seem very timid for some reason.
You know you have not lost too much and that it is rude to comment on someone's body. You are not losing weight for someone else or going to regain weight just to suit a co-worker right? Be happy with your accomplishments. Tell people you are happy with your progress and change the subject.
Wear whichever jumper you like better and feel most comfortable in. If you regularly wear clothes that fit your body better you will probably look and feel better than if you are always in baggy clothes.
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I try not to keep too big clothing in my wardrobe. Much less Christmas specific clothing I would wear a handful of times unless I would also wear it in January.
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Jumper must be English for American Sweater? You could go and buy a purposefully hideous one that fits your current size. And if someone says something to you about being smaller say "It's really creepy/inappropriate that you're keeping track of how I look." and then walk away.
oooh, didn't realize it meant sweater...I was picturing everyone wearing something like this to work and was like WTF??
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I was picturing one of those dresses that you often wear a shirt under since they don't have sleeves. You know the ones? I thought they were always called jumpers.
Anyway, you should be proud of all your hard work and I'm sorry your co-workers are making you uncomfortable. I hope you find your voice and let them know that you wish they wouldn't talk about you like that.3 -
crazykatlady820 wrote: »I was picturing one of those dresses that you often wear a shirt under since they don't have sleeves. You know the ones? I thought they were always called jumpers. - no, thats a pinafore1
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Wear what makes you feel your absolute sexiest self. Who cares about other people's comments or what they have to say. They can kick rocks. If you feel more comfortable in the larger one, then rock it. But if you want to show a few fleeced out curves, then wear the smaller. Be happy and confident, that is all that matters1
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crazykatlady820 wrote: »I was picturing one of those dresses that you often wear a shirt under since they don't have sleeves. You know the ones? I thought they were always called jumpers.
Anyway, you should be proud of all your hard work and I'm sorry your co-workers are making you uncomfortable. I hope you find your voice and let them know that you wish they wouldn't talk about you like that.
They are in the US (or at least in regions thereof). It's one of the (many) clothing items for which the US and UK have completely different terminology.0 -
Ive given my last years one (men's XL) to a work colleague and bought a size 12/14 to fit.
Just found out I have Christmas jumper day rota-ed off, so will wear it at home!1
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